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Interactive Investor

7/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. Interactive Investor holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

Interactive Investor wins this category
FeatureInteractive InvestorVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded19952008
CountryUKRussia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at VTB 24 Bank). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Interactive Investor wins this category
FeatureInteractive InvestorVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureInteractive InvestorVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, ProTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Interactive Investor and VTB 24 Bank compare. VTB 24 Bank runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. VTB 24 Bank publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. VTB 24 Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. VTB 24 Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureInteractive InvestorVTB 24 Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Interactive Investor accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureInteractive InvestorVTB 24 Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Interactive Investor and VTB 24 Bank offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureInteractive InvestorVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese